Chapter 430: Divided Affection

"Marcus, what are you thinking?" Yvonne’s voice carried a hint of tension as her sharp gaze cut straight into him. Leaning against the railing, Marcus could feel the cool air around him, knowing exactly what she was asking. His emotions churned inside. After a few seconds of silence, he finally spoke, "I just don’t want you to regret anything." His voice was calm, but it held a deep concern. "What?" Yvonne blinked, feeling a surge of unease. "I grew up with him, you know. He probably never told you, but when we were kids, I used to follow him everywhere." Marcus’s voice took on a nostalgic tone, a faint smile appearing on his face. Yvonne felt a wave of confusion. She shook her head, puzzled as to why Marcus was bringing up memories of their childhood. Fleeting images of the past flickered in her mind, but she couldn’t fully piece them together. "I was a smart kid," Marcus continued, his eyes twinkling with childhood memories. "When he scared me off, I’d pretend to leave,